A GREEN sea turtle was released off Paseo del Mar Saturday, February 12, in Zone 4 village, Zamboanga City.
Dr. Mario Arriola, Office of the City Veterinarian (OCvet) chief, said the green sea turtle was recovered in Licomo village by a concerned citizen and turned over to Community Environment and Natural Resources Office.
Arriola said weighing five kilograms, the sea turtle was immediately placed at the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) laboratory for observation and health assessment by Vitali District Veterinarian, Dr. Reynald Miculob.
He said the turtle was released back to its natural habitat after thorough examination showed it is in “A1” condition as it had no buoyancy problem as well as physical injury.
Arriola said the turtle was tagged prior to its release off Paseo del Mar.
The recovery and release of the turtle is a special program of the OCVet, City Agriculturist Office, Office of the City Environment and Natural Office and Protected Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (SunStar Zamboanga)